Feb. 20, 2019 – Two Frayser cousins have been indicted on multiple felony charges stemming from their roles in the shooting death of a store clerk in 2016 on Overton Crossing, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Feb. 19, 2019 – A 49-year-old woman has been indicted on second-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of her 66-year-old boyfriend last year at a residence in southeast Shelby County, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Feb. 15, 2019 – A 24-year-old man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2016 shooting death of a lifelong Memphian who was walking home from a neighborhood store in South Memphis, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Feb. 20, 2019 – Two Frayser cousins have been indicted on multiple felony charges stemming from their roles in the shooting death of a store clerk in 2016 on Overton Crossing, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Feb. 19, 2019 – A 49-year-old woman has been indicted on second-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of her 66-year-old boyfriend last year at a residence in southeast Shelby County, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Feb. 15, 2019 – A 24-year-old man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2016 shooting death of a lifelong Memphian who was walking home from a neighborhood store in South Memphis, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

After 36 Years an Expungement and a Clean Record

Robert Lee Williams (right) with friend Aleisha Harris and nephew George Cruthird III

Nov. 30, 2018 – Robert Lee Williams had been trying for years to get his 1982 car burglary convictions expunged, and on Thursday he finally had his day in court, said Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich.

Long ago Mr. Williams, 61, had served four months at the Penal Farm for petit larceny, attempt of a felony and possession of burglary tools resulting from his attempt to break into two cars. He then successfully completed five years on probation, and for the past two decades he has worked for Memphis Light, Gas & Water.

“I am ecstatic,” Mr. Williams, who last month received a pardon from Gov. Bill Haslam. “It’s been a long, long road getting here. If anyone says it can’t be done, I am proof that it can because I am here.”

Gen. Weirich said he is exactly the candidate who should benefit from the expungement law.

“After a non-violent youthful mistake, Mr. Williams has led an exemplary life, not only with his work history but also with his service to the community,” said Gen. Weirich. “We congratulate him and wish him the very best.”

Mr. Williams is a U.S. Army veteran, and since 2001 has been a volunteer probation officer at Juvenile Court.

“I want to help young kids avoid the mistake I made and get them on the right trail,” Mr. Williams says. “It’s part of my life’s journey to be a positive influence on these young lives. It’s my way of giving back because I am grateful for a second chance.”

The DA’s Office, along with local churches and state and local agencies, this year began an event called Restoration Saturday in which citizens can get assistance with expungements and restoration of driving privileges. Another Saturday event is planned for 2019.